We Heard About Local People and Travel News
Bonham and area residents are listed visiting relatives and friends over weekends and holidays. Notable mentions include H H Sears returning from eye surgery in Denison, Dallas visitors to local families, folks vacationing in Missouri Hawaii and Oklahoma City, and Rev Dale Gore at a Baptist World Alliance Congress with family trips planned. W R Wilson of Slaton, 93, named oldest dad in the region with three sons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Summers
Denton
Dale Gore
Baptist World Alliance Congress
Miami
Florida
Nassau
Bahamas
Dennis
Jeffrey
Oklahoma City
W. R. Wilson
Slaton
Mr. Wilson
Whitewright
Paul
Silas G
Invention of Paper Across the Ages and Regions
The piece traces paper’s origin in 105 A D with Ts ai Lun, detailing his method using mulberry bark and linen fragments, and notes the spread of papermaking from Cathay to the Muslim world and Europe, ending with early colonial production near Philadelphia by Rittenhouse and Bradford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Paper Institute
Ts’ai Lun
Ho Ti
Cathay
China
Europe
Asia
Samarkand
Baghdad
Spain
Sicily
Colonies
Wissahickon Creek
Philadelphia
William Rittenhouse
William Bradford
Stop Smoking and Build Self-Esteem
New York report quotes Dr. Isabelle Blum of the city anti smoking drive noting quitting reduces risks of lung cancer heart disease bronchitis and emphysema and will also help individuals acquire a sense of maturity and self esteem.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Isabelle Blum
Coin Car Wash Opens 24 Hours West of Whitewright
Local ads note Coin Car Wash now operates 24 hours daily west of Furniture Mart in Whitewright Texas. The classifieds also promote services from Edwards Chevrolet Co rebuilding engines to life and hospital insurance and various house sales by Paul Stephens. The page lists barber shop services, mower sales and repairs from Whipper-Clipper Co in Bonham and Flowers Trim Shop upholstery offerings with 1400 fabric samples.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coin Car Wash
Furniture Mart
Whitewright
Texas
Whipper- Clipper Co
Bonham, Tex
Community Expresses Gratitude After Marvin Pate’s Death
The Whitewright community is thanked for acts of kindness after the death of Marvin Pate of Oklahoma City. Names mentioned include Floyd Pate, Joyce Smith, Harold Turpin, Henry McFatridge, and Esther West.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitewright
Marvin Pate
Oklahoma City
Floyd Pate
Joyce Smith
Harold Turpin
Henry McFatridge
Esther West
Lets Talk Farms And Ranches Ad Offer
Want to sell your Farm or Ranch We have buyers for small or large Farms and Ranches You have the land we have the buyer See or call us The Man Who Knows Land J A Hot Alexander Inc Grayson Co State Bank Bldg Sherman Phone 8932732
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J. A
Hot) Alexander, Inc
Grayson Co. State Bank
Sherman — Phone
Post Office System Plans 4500 New Buildings
Postmaster General John A. Gronouski says about twenty five percent of U S post offices are obsolete and announces a five year program to erect 4 500 buildings at a total cost between 800 million and 850 million dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
John A. Gronouski
U. S
Legal Notice in Texas Suit Over Sherman Property
Public record in Grayson County names plaintiff George Ladd Jr and defendants including Margaret Walker Philip Walker Robert Brown and Mary Wesson with unknown heirs of Harrison Hill. Court seeks judgment for title and possession of Lot 40 Birges Fairview Addition Sherman. issued June 10 1965 with appearance by July 26 1965.
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State OF
Texas
Robert Brown
Harrison Hill
A. D
15Th District Court
Grayson County
Court House
Sherman
George Ladd, JR
Henry Walker
Nogales Street
del Paso
California
Margaret Walker
Philip Walker
Galva Drive
Dallas
Mary Bell Wesson
Wesson
South Ardmore
Los Angeles
State of California
Birges Fairview
Family thanks friends for sympathy after loss of mother
The family of Mrs. T. H. Stroud expresses heartfelt gratitude for expressions of sympathy, including cards, food and flowers, during the illness and death of their mother and grandmother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. H. Stroud
February and March Drive Texas Pine Forest Fire Loss
Approximately 65 percent of the annual forest area burned by wildfires in the pine hard wood area of Texas occurs during February and March, highlighting a seasonal risk pattern for the region.
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Texas
Humorous Old Time Jokes and Muttered Punchlines
A collection of rustic jokes and humorous gags featuring a naughty girl in a clothes closet a punchline about shampoo and fat heads a preacher riff on molten iron and ice cream sodas a detective hat shop gag and a wife rifling pockets for the same as any other punchline.
Parson and Daughter's Boyfriend Exchange Sermons
In a tense dinner exchange a father comments on his budget while his daughter’s boyfriend Herbie jokes about ministers meeting at their home each Monday. The patter ends with a barbed quip about horse-trading.
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Herbie
Southward birds follow their map led leader
A flock flies south for winter as the backbird questions the leader’s wisdom. The reply: he has the map, implying trust in direction despite doubt. The tale highlights dependence on guidance and the value of a clear plan.
Best Years Questioned Between Wife and Husband
A wife confronts her husband asking how he can treat her poorly after she gave him her best years. He retorts with exasperation asking if those years were really his best.
Grandson asks if pumpkin coach is income or capital gain
A man recounts Cinderella and his grandson asks whether the magical pumpkin turning into a coach should be taxed as straight income or capital gain. The humorous exchange contrasts fairy tale whimsy with tax terminology.
Have Patience Lady at Almond Counter Prank
A humor piece places Patience Lady at a store almond counter asking who attends the nuts. The clerk replies with a quip promising service in a minute, delivering a light exchange about waiting on customers.
Rum House Uses Rum Ice Cubes to Save Water
New York cafe experiments with four part rum and one part lemon juice ice cubes to reduce water use in ice production. Hotel Edison Rum House spokesman confirms all rum drinks use the special cubes as a drought relief measure.
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New York
Edison
Rum House
Also Mentioned on This Page
W. A. Bower
Bonham
Billy Roberts
Billy Lowery
Honey Grove
Grace Roberts
H. H. Sears
Madonna Hospital
Denison
Homer L. Sears
Gonzales
C. J. Davenport
R. L. Bradley
John Pettijohn
Floyd Bassett
Fred Cook Sr
C. O. Grayson
Mesquite
L. F. Jacks
Joe Johnson
David Johnson
Julie
Bells
Jack Pritchard
J. J. Jenkins
Sun
Glen Earnheart
Hiawai
Lonnie Jaynes
Corpus Christi
Charlie Ayres
Ralph Judd
Missouri
T. D. Caylor
Robert E. Jones
Alton Bowen
Billy Wilson
Richardson
Roscoe Vestal
Bernie Richey
Grover Vestal
Jerry Schaffer
Jess Wren
Christopher
Eugene, Ore
Arkansas
Philip Mangold
Frances Stephens
James Plant
Modesto
Calif
Lela Bell
Miss Bell
Arthur Atterbery
J. D. Garner
Trenton
James McLain
John McLain
Pat Belknap
Jerry Wilson
Jim
John
Fort Worth
J. P. Darwin
J. M. Ashinhurst
Grand Prairie
J. H. Gosnell
Linda Theatre
Whitewright, Texas
Panavision
Lee Remick
James Garner
Bedtime Story” In Color
Marlon Brando
David Niven
Shirley Jones
Abe Farrington, JR
Whitewright, Texsa
P. O. Box
OAK Farms
Mellorine
Welch
Fresh Tomatoes
Mary Washington All Green
Asparagus Speers
Concho
Cottage Cheese
Lb. C
S&h
Purple Hull Peas
Shurfine
Chuck Roast
Shurfine Coffee
Farley & Hardcastle
Stephens & Bryant
Whitewrighton Highway
Paul Stephens
Mary Clark
AAA
Carl Holland
Kentuckytown
Edwards Chevrolet Co
Johnson Jewelry & Appliance
South Bend Street
Roy Talley
O. W. White
Carter St
Bath
Albert Mangrum
West Walnut Street
Hannah
H. H. Taylor
Guy Hamilton
West Maple Street
P. O
E. R. Brodhead
Shirley Davis
Whitewright Sun
Insy
Tom Sears
Mullican
Little Funeral Home
Tom
Mons
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